Ayo Fayose, has said that his constant criticisms of President Muhammadu Buhari pressured him (Buhari) to return to Nigeria. He made known his opinion that Buhari is sick and tired, advising him to resign so he can pay undivided attention to his health. “If not for our efforts, Buhari wouldn’t have returned now. Buhari is sick and tired and even his physical appearance betrayed this and he needs to go home and rest. “Today, they have cancelled the Federal Executive Council meeting. You cannot hide the truth forever, it will reveal itself someday. You cannot continue to deceive Nigerians. “Every…
Author: David Folami
President Muhammadu Buhari has received the Presidential Investigation Panel Report on corruption allegations against suspended Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal and Director of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ayodele Oke at his home office. Yesterday, the president received panel members, led by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who had been investigating the allegations for months. President Buhari suspended Lawal on April 19 after months of mounting pressure for his sack arising from allegations of his complicity in the misappropriation of funds earmarked for the welfare of the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) through the Presidential Initiative on…
Emeka Ojukwu Jr., the son of the late Biafra warlord, Emeka Ojukwu has killed reports that he refused President Buhari’s comment about his father. Buhari, in his controversial speech to Nigerians on Monday, said that Ojukwu agreed with him, after multiple discussions in 2003, that Nigeria should be united. In his words: “In 2003 after I joined partisan politics, the late Chief Emeka Ojukwu came and stayed as my guest in my hometown Daura. Over two days we discussed in great depth till late into the night and analyzed the problems of Nigeria. We both came to the conclusion that…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) will never be seen in any armed conflict or rebellion, notwithstanding the killings, arrest and arbitrary detention of its members, says its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. “IPOB is a peaceful mass movement. “It is non-violent and our people carry no arms; so, it is wrong for anybody to compare the group with a terrorist group such as Boko Haram.’’ “There is no record of where people fought or engaged in open altercation in any of IPOB gatherings. “We are the most disciplined, well-behaved mass movement anywhere on the face of the planet.” “In this debate…
A group of Niger Delta militants have said that all Yorubas and Hausas living in the oil rich region must exit by October 1, 2017. According to reports, those who signed the statement are: John Duku (Niger Delta Watchdogs); Ekpo Ekpo (Niger Delta Volunteers ); Osarolor Nedam (Niger Delta Warriors ); Henry Okon Etete (Niger Delta Peoples Fighters); Asukwo Henshaw (Bakassi Freedom Fighters); Ibinabo Horsfall (Niger Delta Movement for Justice ); Duke Emmanson (Niger Delta Fighters Network) and Inibeghe Adams (Niger Delta Freedom Mandate). They said “We wish to thank all well – meaning Nigerians who threw their weight behind…
Members of the Senate South-East sector have asked Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to lead his members in a peaceful manner. According to widespread reports, the Senators, led by the Chairman of the Caucus, Enyinnaya Abaribe met with Kanu recently in his home. Abaribe said “I thank Kanu for assuring (the caucus) to conduct his members in a peaceful manner and within the ambit of the law. This engagement is a continuous process that will lead us to finding a lasting solution to whatever grievances that necessitated the agitation in Nigeria. “The caucus will…
Starboy has no interest whatsoever in Nigerian politics because he feels politicians are a joke. The music star was asked by a fan on Twitter on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, if he wished to join politics in future. His feedback was not so desirable. “Hmmmm not really.. Just funny what i see and read sometimes,” he tweeted in response to the question. That was after tweeting, “Government for my country na joke!” Starboy has done well for himself to gain acceptance in the far shores of the US ever since his ‘One dance’ collaboration with Drake.
Taylor Swift ‘s name might have got dragged through the dirt last year – but it looks like she’s about to come out swinging. Shortly after Taylor ‘broke the internet’ by deleting all of her posts from Twitter and Instagram accounts and blacking out her personal website – she’s back with glitchy 10-second footage of a slithering snake. Die-hard Swift fans are anticipating that the social media campaign can only mean one thing – a new album. Taylor’s carefully painted image as a squeaky-clean pop star was destroyed last year when Kim Kardashian released a certain home video on Snapchat…
Multihyphenate Tyra Banks exclaimed that she was “very, very hungry” for a big cheesy slice of pizza by the time she hit the Fonda Theatre stage in Hollywood late Sunday night for the keynote talk at Galore Media’s first annual female empowerment-focused Girl Cult festival. Turns out it was a theme in her talk that touched on body image, being a successful business woman and the racial tensions in the nation. “I want to talk to you about adversity and obstacles and haters and things in life that get in the way of whatever the hell that we want!” declared…
Pals for life, Blac Chyna and Amber Rose paraded their close friendship for all to see at a Hollywood party on Monday night. The former strippers showcased their busty physiques in micro dresses as they enjoyed their night on the town together. Amber, 33, covered up her signature platinum buzz cut with a long brunette wig and looked nearly unrecognisable; while Chyna, 29, opted for one of her favorite white blonde bob wigs. Chyna, who has a son with rapper Tyga and a daughter with Rob Kardashian, opted for a nude off-the-shoulder mini dress decorated with black tassels. She added…
Mercy Johnson-Okojie has revealed why she is extremely in love and crazy about her husband. According to the Nollywood actress, it is because her husband is a saint and the closest thing after God’s existence. Mercy said in a new interview when asked what drew her to her husband: “My husband is a saint. Everything. My husband is not someone you interact with, with your body. He is someone you commune with, with your soul. You just love his soul. He is everything bottled in one person. I don’t know how to explain him. My husband is the closest thing…
Taraji P. Henson is no stranger to inspiring beauty trends, both on and off screen. Her Empire character, Cookie Lyon, gives the kind of sass and fierce side/cat-eye we’ve come to look forward to on Wednesday night. And IRL? Henson’s new haircut is the stuff of hair goals, as is her makeup. Now, the actress is teaming up with MAC Cosmetics for the second time to deliver even more beauty inspo. Enter: Taraji’s Viva Glam. MAC’s AIDS Fund is exclusively funded and supported by the beauty brand’s famous Viva Glam collections. The only thing more iconic than its red lipstick…
Tributes are still pouring in for the late playwright Faleti as actors in the industry celebrated his contributions to the entertainment and arts industry. Speaking recently, veteran actor Jide Kosoko said Faleti will be remembered towards his contribution in the development of the industry. “He has contributed to the development of the entertainment industry in this country. Baba is a supporter of youths at all times especially when you are on the right course. we will continue to remember him,” Jide Kosoko said. Also, actor Saheed Balogun said: “He has done so well, he translated the National Anthem from English…
Hip hop superstar Jay-Z has spoken out about his feud with Kanye West and explained why he has a “real, real problem” with his former friend. The music mogul was discussing his song “Kill Jay-Z” from the 4:44 album, which features lyrics that appear to directly relate to West. He was adamant the song was not a “diss track” and claimed he was talking about himself. He did, however, say that West had crossed the line by talking about his family on stage during a rant at one of his performances. “It’s not even about Kanye, it really isn’t. His…
After Chris Brown has been teasing fans, he has finally set a release date for his eighth studio album. Heartbreak on a Full Moon is set to release on Halloween, October 31st. Chris Brown announced the release date on his twitter. A little after announcing his release date, Chris also dropped his new single from the album Questions.
The latest estimates put their joint worth at more than $1billion. But it has emerged that Jay Z and Beyonce secured a massive mortgage in order to buy their new $88million 30,000-square-foot Bel Air abode. Public records show that the musical duo secured a home loan of $52.8million, the LA Times reported on Monday. Their off-market purchase is the highest sale of 2017 in Los Angeles County, beating out music mogul David Geffen’s $85 million deal for his Carbon Beach compound. Developed by Dean McKillen, the modern mansion sits on two acres of land high up in the hills with…
Our teem of te week for last week’s Epl weekend. Goalkeeper: It’s Jack Butland we picked our No. 1 spot this week after his outstanding showing in Stoke’s 1-0 win over Arsenal. It’s a unanimous decision among our panel, who have united behind the keeper after he almost single-handedly ensured Stoke were able to demolish Arsenal’s attempted second-half comeback at the bet365 Stadium on Saturday. Steve Nicol hailed him as “safe and secure.” Right-back: Straight in on the right of our defence is Watford’s Kiko Femenia after his role in the Hornets’ convincing 2-0 victory at Bournemouth. Making his Watford…
Thibaut Courtois has warned Tottenham that opponents throughout the season will raise their game at Wembley — and also poked fun at the lack of atmosphere at their temporary home. Spurs will play all of their home games at the national stadium this season as their new ground is completed on the White Hart Lane site. “Wembley is an amazing stadium,” he said. “These stadiums make you want to play even better, it is like a Champions League game where you can rise above yourself. “I think those stadiums make that and all the teams that come here, instead of…
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane said he was especially glad as his team had enjoyed themselves in winning Sunday evening’s La Liga opener 3-0 at Deportivo La Coruna, with the Frenchman playing down any controversy after captain Sergio Ramos was sent off late on. “We always try and play, we know we have the players to do that,” Zidane said. “We want to enjoy ourselves and try and play well. The second goal was what we work on, what we want to do. “When a goal comes out like that, we must all be satisfied. In general we can be…
Manchester United expect Zlatan Ibrahimovic to sign a new contract to stay at Old Trafford as early as this week, reports have said. Free agent Ibrahimovic, 35, is currently recovering from a knee ligament injury sustained in a Europa League match against Anderlecht in April which was expected to keep him out until 2018. The new contract will be announced earlier than expected due to the former Sweden international’s massive recovery. United boss Jose Mourinho has wanted him to sign a contract to stay at the club all along. The pair get on well and Mourinho was hugely impressed not…